Lead Devops Engineer

in Information Technology

Permanent

Job Detail

Experience Level Senior
Degree Type Bachelor of Science (BS)
Employment Full Time
Working Type Remote
Job Reference 0000022051
Salary Type Annually
Industry Computer and Network Security
Selling Points
Shape the future of federal cloud compliance with cutting-edge automation solutions. Collaborate with global teams to drive impactful technical advancements. Lead critical infrastructure projects in a dynamic environment.

Lead DevOps Engineer Overview

The Lead DevOps Engineer will oversee the federal environment, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in a dynamic cloud infrastructure.
Collaborate with federal agencies and assessors, leading technical discussions and audits to maintain FedRAMP authorization.
Design and implement automation solutions to streamline compliance and enhance system reliability.
Operate and evolve cloud environments across AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and GCP platforms.
Lead infrastructure development using Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
Serve as the technical voice for federal customers, translating requirements into actionable solutions.
Contribute to the growth of a specialized team while maintaining hands-on engineering responsibilities.
Work closely with an international R&D team to align federal requirements with global development strategies.

Lead DevOps Engineer Key Responsibilities & Duties

Build and operate the federal cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security.
Develop and maintain automation scripts for compliance validation and evidence collection.
Lead FedRAMP authorization processes, managing artifacts and engaging with assessors.
Monitor production health and respond to incidents within the federal environment.
Collaborate with federal sales and customer success teams to address technical inquiries.
Implement infrastructure changes using Terraform, Helm, and Kubernetes.
Facilitate technical discussions with federal customers, ensuring trust and alignment.
Stay updated on FedRAMP advancements and integrate new requirements into the system.

Lead DevOps Engineer Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum 3 years of experience in DevOps or cloud infrastructure roles.
Proven expertise in AWS GovCloud, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
Hands-on experience with FedRAMP authorized systems and compliance processes.
Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for automation.
Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 and vulnerability management.
Strong communication skills for engaging with federal customers and cross-functional teams.
Preferred experience with FedRAMP 20x pathway and compliance automation tools.